Junior/Youth World Championship Trials

Relocated from Alaska

Minnesota Cup # 3, 4, 5

Dec. 26-30, 2007

Mt. Itasca, Coleraine, MNSponsored by Mount Itasca Biathlon Association

Tentative Event schedule

Team Arrival

Wed. Dec 2610:00 am - 4:00 pm Unofficial Training

Thurs. Dec 27 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Official Training

10:00 am - 2:00 pmRegistration - Mt.Itasca Biathlon Headquarters

5:00 pmCoaches Meeting - Sawmill Inn

Election of Juries, Draws for Sprint Competition

Fri. Dec 28 9:45 - 9:55 amOpening Ceremonies

10:00 -10:45 amZero

11:00 am Sprint Competition

1:00 pm Flower Ceremony

5:00 pm Coaches Meeting - Sawmill Inn

Sat. Dec 2910:00 - 10:45 amZero

11:00 am Pursuit Format Competition

1:00 pm Flower Ceremony

5:00 pmCoaches Meeting, Draws for Individual Relay Start

6:00 pmAward Ceremony and Banquet – Sawmill Inn

Sun. Dec 30 9:00 -9:45amZero

10:00 am Relay Start Competition – Mass Start

12:00 pm Flower Ceremony

2:00 pm Announcing Junior World Championship Team

Class / Age / Sprint / Pursuit / Individual Relay
Men / 21+ / 10 k - PS / 12.5 k -PPSS / 7.5 k - PS
Women / 21+ / 7.5 k - PS / 10 k - PPSS / 6 k – PS
Jr Men / 19-20 / 10 k - PS / 12.5 k - PPSS / 7.5 k – PS
Jr Women / 19-20 / 7.5 k - PS / 10 k - PPSS / 6 k – PS
Youth Men / 17-18 / 7.5 k - PS / 10 k - PPSS / 7.5 k – PS
Youth Women / 17-18 / 6 k - PS / 7.5 k - PPSS / 6 k – PS

Race Format:

Changes to format will be posted at

Travel:Grand Rapids/Coleraine area is 180 miles north of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, about 3½ hours of driving time; 75 miles NW of Duluth, and 300 miles S of Winnipeg.

Directions:From downtown Grand Rapids, take Hwy 169 North, traveling east out of Grand Rapids to Coleraine, about 6 miles. When entering Coleraine, turn left at Curly Ave – follow the Ole N. Mangseth Ski Jump signs. Go past the arena, left on Cty Rd 61 for ½ mile. Turn left into the Mt. Itasca driveway – stay left at the Y.

Housing:Group rates for team accommodations can be made at the Sawmill Inn, 2301 Pokegama Ave S. (Hwy 169S), Grand Rapids. (800) 667-7508, (218) 326-8501. Lodging for teams: $69.95/night per room. You can have up to 4 people in the room, with breakfast vouchers for each person, but there are ONLY breakfast vouchers available for Dec 25, 26, 27, 28.

For other hotel accommodations: contact the Grand Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau, 218-326-9607, 1-800-355-9740 or

Entry Fee:$100.00 (U.S. Dollars) for all races for men, women, juniors, youth, includes Saturday eve. banquet.

Registration:Please complete Competitor Entry Form, with registration fee (US Dollars) and mail to:

Mt. Itasca Biathlon Association

P.O. Box 813

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

All competitors are required to be USBA or Biathlon Canada members in order to participate in races. Membership information for USBA is available at

Registration with check (U.S. Dollars) due by December 26, 2007

Coaches should also include a team registration form (attached).

For further race information, contact:

Vladimir Cervenka 218-999-5046, 218-256-8323 cell

Maren Gaalaas, Race Secretary, 218- 326 5227, 218-340-9589

MN Biathlon

Hotel, travel information: 218-326-9607, 1-800-355-9740

U.S. Biathlon Association 1-800-242-8456

Competitor Entry Form

Minnesota Cup 3,4,5 Junior/Youth World Championship Trials Dec. 28-30, 2007

Pre-registration with payment dueDecember 26, 2007

Last Name: ______First Name: ______Sex: M / F

Address: ______City: ______State: ___ Zip______Country ____

Email: ______Phone: ______Birth date: ___/___/___ Age: ____

USBA: or Biathlon Canada #: ______Club or Team: ______

Emergency Contact:______Phone: ______

Staying in Grand Rapids area at: ______Phone # ______

Race:

 Sprint - Fri. Dec. 28 Pursuit Format - Sat. Dec. 29 Individual Relay - Sun. Dec. 30

Class/Age:

 Masters Men: 30 yrs and over Masters Women: 30 yrs and over

 Men: 21-29 years  Women: 21-29 years

 Junior men: 19-20 years Junior women: 19-20 years

 Youth men: 17-18 years  Youth women: 17-18 years

 Boys: 14-16years Girls: 14 -16 years

Entry Fees:

 $100.00 (U.S. Dollars) for all races for men, women, juniors, youth, and Sat eve banquet.

$30.00 (U.S. Dollars) for one race.

Please reserve ____ extra tickets for the Sat eve banquet (enclose $20 for each extra ticket)

Total amount enclosed: $______U.S. Dollars. Checks payable to Mt. Itasca Biathlon Association.

Please enclose payment with registration form. Mail to: Mt. Itasca Biathlon Association,

P.O. Box 813

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

Identification of risk. I, ______, know that biathlon, consisting of Nordic skiing and rifle marksmanship, involves risks of serious injury, including permanent disability and death. I understand that these injuries might result not only form my actions, but the actions, inactions, or negligence of others.

Assumption of risk. I agree that I am responsible for my safety while participating in biathlon training and competition. I assume all risks, both known and unknown, connected with my participation.

Waiver. Being aware of the risks and willing to assume them, I waive, release and hold harmless Mount Itasca Biathlon Association, Minnesota Biathlon, Biathlon Community Development Programs, United States Biathlon Association, Mount Itasca Ski and Outing, City of Coleraine, their affiliate clubs, volunteers, directors, officers, employees, coaches, sponsors, advertisers, and owners/lessors of used premises from all claims for liability, injury, loss, or damage connected with my participation in biathlon training and competition. I intend for this waiver and release to also apply to my relatives, personal representatives, heirs, beneficiaries, next of kin, and assigns.

Insurance. I currently have, and agree to maintain through ht time I participate, sufficient medical and accident insurance. I understand that this is my responsibility and release anyone from providing it for me.

I have read this agreement carefully, understand that I give up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it voluntarily.
______Date ______

Participant’s signature

For Participants under age 18:

I consent to the above person’s participation in biathlon training and competitions. I acknowledge that I assume all risks, known and unknown, and waive all claims in advance.

______Date ______

Parent/guardian’s signature

Team Entry Form (for Coaches)
Minnesota Cup Junior/Youth World Championship Trials Dec. 28-30, 2007

Team: ______Coach: ______

Address: ______

Phone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______

Location where team will be staying: ______

Last Name / First Name / Class / Age / Fri. Dec 28
Sprint / Sat. Dec 29
Pursuit Format / Sun. Dec 30
Individual Relay

Release: In consideration of the acceptance of this Team, I, for myself and all of the above-listed Team Members, my executers, administrators and assigns, do hereby release and discharge Mt. Itasca Biathlon Association, Mt. Itasca Ski and Outing Club, MN Biathlon, U.S. Biathlon Association, Mount Itasca biathlon sponsors, City of Coleraine, MN, and any other sponsors or volunteers from all claims or damages, actions whatsoever in any manner growing out of my participations in said athletic events. I further attest that all of the above-listed Team Members have signed similar release forms covering their participation in all Team events, including these competitions. I attest and verify that I have full knowledge of the risks involved in this event ant that the Team Members are physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate in this event.

______Date ______

(Coach’s signature)